The government of Antigua and Barbuda has established a new food import initiative with Guyana, intended to lower the cost of living. Officials stated the partnership aims to provide cheaper fruits, vegetables, and other produce to local consumers.
This agreement, developed following discussions between Prime Minister Gaston Browne and President Irfaan Ali, is part of a broader strategy to diversify food suppliers within the Caribbean Community. The Cabinet has also reduced the Common External Tariff to zero on essential food items, a measure designed to cushion the impact of rising global prices. Officials indicated that the first shipments from this new arrangement could arrive in early 2026.
Concurrently, the government announced plans to introduce legislation targeting sugary drinks in 2026. This effort forms part of a wider health policy framework aimed at promoting better nutrition and reducing diet-related illnesses.
This agreement, developed following discussions between Prime Minister Gaston Browne and President Irfaan Ali, is part of a broader strategy to diversify food suppliers within the Caribbean Community. The Cabinet has also reduced the Common External Tariff to zero on essential food items, a measure designed to cushion the impact of rising global prices. Officials indicated that the first shipments from this new arrangement could arrive in early 2026.
Concurrently, the government announced plans to introduce legislation targeting sugary drinks in 2026. This effort forms part of a wider health policy framework aimed at promoting better nutrition and reducing diet-related illnesses.
